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The School of Political Studies, within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, invites applications for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in PUBLIC MANAGEMENT.

The School of Political Studies, within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, invites applications for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in PUBLIC POLICY.

The University of Ottawa mourns the passing of Stephen A. Jarislowsky, one of Canada’s most influential investors and philanthropists. Throughout his life, he was guided by a deep commitment to ethics, excellence and public service, and his philanthropy was a natural expression of those values. That commitment continues to enrich lives and strengthen institutions across Canada, including at the Un...

Professor Lilian Negura of the University of Ottawa's School of Social Work is the editor of Beyond Algorithms: Social Representations and the Public Understanding of Artificial Intelligence, published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group) in September 2026. The volume brings together researchers from several countries to examine the social, cultural, and political dimensions of AI.

Professor Ruby Dagher has published The Decentralization Delusion: Challenging the Underlying Assumptions of Development, a new book that takes a critical look at the widely held belief that decentralization necessarily leads to stronger democratic practices and greater economic and social development.

Remi Royer, an undergraduate Economics student at the University of Ottawa, has coauthored a new research report examining the deterioration of Canada’s youth labour market.

A new publication by Daniel Stockemer, Professor at the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, examines the political dimensions of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

To ensure the safety of our community on Panda Day, please note that access to some buildings on main campus will be restricted this Sunday, October 4.

The University of Ottawa and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) announced today a new partnership that will combine research, expertise and documentary heritage to foster public dialogue and deepen understanding of the issues and stories that shape Canada.

Research from the University of Ottawa’s School of Political Studies is contributing to an important conversation about the future of public administration and Indigenous governance.